LanceSoft, Inc. · 4 weeks ago
Research Associate II
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$42/hr - $46.61/hr
5+ years expLanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate II to join their Global Chemistry organization in Cambridge, MA. This role involves preparing formulated APIs for in vivo studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to develop formulation strategies and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and optimizes pre-clinical drug formulations using appropriate technology and scientific principles for in vivo PK, Pharmacology, and safety studies
Conducts limited screening of known excipients, pH adjustment, etc, and chemical/physical stability check for program compounds. Prepares cassette dosing solutions for PK screening
Conducts experiments and analyzes/shares data to support project progression using analytical instrumentation (HPLC, Mass Spec) to assess formulation stability and chemical stability
Accurately records formulation experiments/protocols in an e-notebook
Prepares/shares formulation protocols, technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documents as necessary
Adherence to lab safety and quality protocols
Ensures formulations meet IUCUC guidelines and industry standards in coordination with in vivo study director
Understanding and ability to implement good laboratory practices, particularly in handling preclinical pharmaceutical small molecule API for neuroscience, immunology, and oncology indications
Collaborates with a Global Chemistry manager, cross-functional research project teams, CROs, the Comparative Medicine group, and Pharmaceutical Science colleagues to provide project specific formulations and formulations strategies for in vivo studies (PK, efficacy, tox)
Continuous review and learning of formulation science through reading the literature and active engagement with client Pharm Sci group and CROs to guide project formulation strategy
Exceptional organizational skills will be required, as the role requires receiving, managing, and delivering on requests from a wide range of groups and teams across the Research organization, often under tight timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemistry or pharmaceutical science, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in formulating small molecule APIs
Broad knowledge of acceptable excipients and equipment/instruments widely used in pre-clinical formulation preparation
Demonstrates technical knowledge of formulations and pharmaceutics of small molecule APIs
Well-versed in analytical instrumentation (HPLC, Mass Spec) to assess formulation stability (physical) and chemical stability
A good understanding of pre-clinical formulation science
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork
Company
LanceSoft, Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ram Karuppusamy
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Simon Dealy
Chief Financial Officer
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